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Abbie Chalgoum on his mother abused for years: ‘Violence, loneliness; it’s unbelievable what she had to endure’

Abbie Chalgoum on his mother abused for years: ‘Violence, loneliness; it’s unbelievable what she had to endure’

Abbie Chalgoum is set to release his new novel, "Milouda," which chronicles his mother’s life of enduring years of domestic violence, humiliation, and loneliness. The book, debuting this Friday, highlights her resilience and strength through a narrative based on personal conversations between the author and his mother.

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